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INSPIRATION FOR WOMEN TRAVELLING ALONE
When we think of adventure, it’s easy to picture daredevils jumping out of planes or scaling mountains. But adventure doesn’t have to be extreme to be transformative. For women in midlife, adventure can be the ultimate self-confidence training ground — one step, one experience, one bold choice at a time.
This Friday I turn 56 – and what better way to celebrate than stepping boldly into a new direction in my business… and giving you a special gift to mark the occasion?
There’s something about walking that has always spoken to me. Step after step, with nothing but my thoughts and the rhythm of my boots, life seems to find perspective. After losing my husband, I discovered that travel—particularly walking journeys—gave me space to heal, reflect, and rebuild.
For women in midlife, especially those navigating change, a long-distance trek can be so much more than just a holiday. It can be a chance to reconnect with yourself, embrace new challenges, and uncover strength you didn’t know you had.
I feel a little discombobulated this week. I “surrendered” my passport to get my name changed, and it is always a little unnerving when your main source of documentation is MIA. That tiny little book holds not just permission to cross borders, but a record of who we are at a given time in life.
Travel can be one of the most empowering gifts we give ourselves in midlife. It’s not just about the destination – it’s about rediscovering who we are, reigniting our confidence, and proving (mostly to ourselves!) that joy and freedom don’t have an age limit.
Yet, as women in midlife, safety often tops the list of concerns when planning transformative travel. We want adventure, but we also want to feel secure enough to enjoy every step.
I have just had to reschedule my planned overland trip from London to Singapore.
The idea was sparked by the TV show Race Across the World.
My husband and I had mapped out three whole months to make our way from London to Singapore, traveling only by public transport. No flights. No rushing. Just the joy (and chaos!) of moving across continents step by step.
Grief Awareness Day (30th August) is not just a moment to remember those we’ve lost – it’s an invitation to honour how loss changes us.
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already walked through some form of grief. Maybe it was the death of a loved one. The end of a marriage. The closing of a chapter you thought would last forever. Grief doesn’t just follow death. It follows change. It follows endings. And for many of us, it cracks us open in ways we never expected.
If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know what an advocate I am for solo travel. I’ve written numerous blog posts sharing my experiences – the good, the bad, and the downright ugly – packed with advice for those who might be a little more reticent about setting off alone. But lately, life has changed. I recently remarried, and with my husband newly retired, solo trips may become less frequent. Naturally, I’ve had questions: Will I still travel alone? Will my solo travel advice still be relevant?
If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know what an advocate I am for solo travel. I’ve written numerous blog posts sharing my experiences – the good, the bad, and the downright ugly – packed with advice for those who might be a little more reticent about setting off alone. But lately, life has changed. I recently remarried, and with my husband newly retired, solo trips may become less frequent. Naturally, I’ve had questions: Will I still travel alone? Will my solo travel advice still be relevant?
There are few travel experiences as awe-inspiring as sailing through Norway’s fjords – except perhaps doing it aboard the legendary Queen Mary 2. As someone who once claimed I’d rather stick pins in my eyes than go on a cruise, I now find myself completely enchanted. Sailing through some of Norway’s most breathtaking landscapes on an ocean liner rich in heritage turned out to be the most magical way to spend my honeymoon.
